Santa Claus has rocked up inside a unique 'Smeaton’s Tower' grotto for the Festive season.

Father Christmas, accompanied by Rudolph and his sleigh, will be at Drake Circus Shopping Centre this Christmas to open his distinctive grotto, which is a replica of Plymouth’s famous Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse.

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He plans to meet thousands of children over the Christmas period, with visitors to his grotto also able to meet and greet his helpful little elves, too.

The little ones will love this! (Image: Guy N Harris)

Drake Circus centre director Greg Lumley said: “Christmas at Drake Circus is all about giving and giggles with friends and family.

“We hope meeting Santa and his elves will prove the ultimate Christmas highlight for children this year.

“To ensure shoppers have the freedom to enjoy finding some lovely and unusual presents and great restaurants and eateries, the car park is now open from 6.30am until midnight with a £4 charge after 4pm.”

Drake Circus will be a magical place this Christmas (Image: Guy Harris)

Children will be able to meet Santa Claus right until December 24, before he sets off to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls around the world.